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Apply Now for Arts and Culture Grants
January 12, 2026 • 2 minutes

Apply Now for Arts and Culture Grants

The Trust partners with the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance to support arts and culture projects and programming across the Basin. Artist: Kristin Teetaert

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Basin Libraries Enhance Accessibility
January 7, 2026 • 3 minutes

Basin Libraries Enhance Accessibility

Thirteen community libraries, including the Invermere Public Library, will improve access for people of all abilities with Trust support.

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Tracks for Today, Planning for Tomorrow
January 6, 2026 • 4 minutes

Tracks for Today, Planning for Tomorrow

With close to 500 members, the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club is a busy and growing recreation non-profit. To help set tracks for their future, the Club enlisted the support of the Trust's Non-profit Advisors Program to develop a new strategic plan.

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Expanding Connectivity for People in the Basin
December 11, 2025 • 3 minutes

Expanding Connectivity for People in the Basin

More rural communities will gain access to high-speed internet through the expanded Connecting the Basin initiative in 2026.

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New Land Acquisition to Reopen Long-term Public Access to the Goat River
December 11, 2025 • 3 minutes

New Land Acquisition to Reopen Long-term Public Access to the Goat River

Columbia Basin Trust has provided $540,000 to support the development of a regional park and restore public access to the Goat River in the Creston Valley.

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A Snapshot of Volunteerism in the Columbia Basin
December 8, 2025 • 2 minutes

A Snapshot of Volunteerism in the Columbia Basin

Giving back is important to people in the Basin with almost two-thirds of residents 15 years and older volunteering in their communities.

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When Youth Step up to Volunteer, Everyone Wins
December 8, 2025 • 3 minutes

When Youth Step up to Volunteer, Everyone Wins

Youth in the Basin make a difference in the lives of their communities each day through their volunteer efforts including as part of Basin Youth Network.

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Supporting Community Food Programs
December 2, 2025 • 4 minutes

Supporting Community Food Programs

To support the essential work of food banks and food programs in the Basin this December, the Trust is donating $5000 to each of 40 food banks, First Nations communities and Métis associations.

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Helping Hands and Caring Hearts
November 27, 2025 • 6 minutes

Helping Hands and Caring Hearts

Volunteers are at the heart of the Arrow Slocan Lakes Community Services Society.

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Food Banks Upgrade Their Spaces and Equipment
November 25, 2025 • 3 minutes

Food Banks Upgrade Their Spaces and Equipment

Fourteen Basin food banks will see new infrastructure and upgraded equipment to strengthen operations.

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More Accessible, Inclusive Play Spaces On the Way
November 19, 2025 • 2 minutes

More Accessible, Inclusive Play Spaces On the Way

Warfield’s community playground will see enhanced accessibility with new play equipment and other features with Trust support.

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Non-profits Move Forward on Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience
November 12, 2025 • 3 minutes

Non-profits Move Forward on Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience

Non-profit organizations, like the Yahk Kingsgate Community Recreation Society, and communities will see improvements to buildings and property and the introduction of electric vehicles and charging stations to enhance energy savings, reduce emissions and increase climate resilience.

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